There is no catching Marc Campbell in the 2017 driving standings at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The Winsloe reinsman had four wins on the 12-dash card to further solidify his lead at the capital oval during the Thursday evening program at Red Shores Charlottetown which included a feature victory with Elm Grove Kaboom in 1:55.2.
Trained by Earl Smith for owners Larry and Kathy Chappell of Marshfield, Elm Grove Kaboom controlled the race early in the mile with fractions of :28.2, :57.2 and 1:26.4 before cruising to his two-and-three-quarter length victory. Mozartsplace (Driven by Gilles Barrieau) was second in the $1,900 event with Capitalism (Jason Hughes) third.
The $1,850 Open trot was part of a Campbell sweep of the feature events as his own trainee, Freddie, visited the winner's circle after a 1:59.4 score over Wedgewood (Gary Chappell) and Dusty Lane Jacob (Adam Merner). Freddie is owned by the Three Wisemen Stable of Kingston.
Campbell also scored with Nikes Cowgirl from his own stable for a 1:57.4 victory for owner James Struthers of Port Morien, N.S., while his other win was notched with Rojans White Jet in 1:59.1 for trainer Clair Sweet of O'Leary.
Corey MacPherson scored a driving triple on the program winning with Do Well Hill in 2:00.1 for trainer Mike McGuigan of Charlottetown, Tell Me Why in 1:59.2 from the Ron Gass stable of Cornwall and Simon Said in 1:58.1 for trainer Joey Squires of Charlottetown.
Gilles Barrieau had a driving double on the card.
Live racing continues Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at Red Shores Charlottetown featuring the Lady Slipper and Joe O'Brien Memorial stakes.
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To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.